2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

HOLISTIC STUDIES continued
Select two (2) of the following Mind, Body, Spirit courses:
PHIL V08 Introduction to Zen Buddhism 1
PE V32 Aikido 1-1.5
PE V44 Taekwondo 1-1.5
PE V54 Balance and Beyond 1-1.5
PE V60 Yoga Fundamentals 1-1.5
PE V66 Basic Tai Chi 1-1.5
PE V73 Mind/Body Flexibility and Movement 1-1.5
May select one (1) unit from the following courses as part of
the two (2) courses required from Mind, Body, Spirit:
ANTH V90 Directed Studies in Anthropology 1-6
HED V90 Directed Studies in Health Education 1-6
INTR V95 Internship I 1-4
INTR V96 Internship II 1-4
21.5 -26
Recommended course: AES V02A, V02B, V11; HIST V05A, V05B;
REC V41; SOC V03, V04.
The Holistic Studies emphasis assists students in developing a
knowledge base of holistic principles through an interdisciplinary
examination of the ways in which humanity reflects upon the
essential nature of the human spirit. Students may explore the
principles and beliefs of major religious and spiritual traditions that
assist in the comprehension of foundational human experiences.
Death, dying and grieving, ethical and moral dilemmas, finding
happiness and meaning in life, and other such root experiences
may be explored from varying cultural and historical perspectives.
Students may also examine the effects of the healing arts, lifestyle
choices, stress reduction, and alternative and integrative medicines
on graceful aging, disease prevention as well as on the creation and
maintenance of optimum health and wellness.
For course descriptions, see
Agriculture, American Ethnic Studies, Anatomy, Anatomy/
Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Educational Assistance
Center, Environmental Science and Resource Management,
Health Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Internship,
Philosophy, Physical Education, Psychology, and Sociology
*No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
Proficiency Award
HOLISTIC STUDIES
Foundations of Spirituality
(Awarded by the Anthropology Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ANTH V07 The Anthropology of Magic, Religion
and Witchcraft 3
PHIL V03A Survey of World Religions: East 3
PHIL V03B Survey of World Religions: West 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT CONNECTION:
EAC V17 Grief: Death, Loss and Disability 1.5
PHIL V08 Introduction to Zen Buddhism 1
PE V60 Yoga Fundamentals 1-1.5
PE V66 Basic Tai Chi 1-1.5
HOLISTIC STUDIES: Foundations of Spirituality continued
Select six to seven (6-7) units from the following courses
with at least one (1) course selected from at least two (2) of
the following areas:
CULTURAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS AREA
ANTH V02 Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH V04/AES V01 Native Peoples of North America 3
HED V70 Spiritual Health 3
IDS V08 Ethics in Modern Society 3
PHIL V02 Introduction to Ethics 3
PHIL V06A History of Western Philosophy I: Ancient
Through Medieval 3
PHIL V06B History of Western Philosophy II: Modern
Through Contemporary 3
PSY V30
EXPRESSIVE AREA:
Multicultural Psychology 3
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History of Western
Art I & II 3-3
ART V02C/AES V67 Introduction to Non-Western Art 3
ART V03/AES V10 Introduction to African and
Pre-Columbian Art 3
ART V04 Introduction to Renaissance Art 3
ART V07 Introduction to Women in the Arts 3
ART V08/AES V65 Introduction to Asian Art 3
DANC V01 Dance Appreciation 3
MUS V03 Introduction to World Music 3
MUS V09A-V09B Music History and Literature I & II 3-3
SCIENCE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AREA:
AG V03/BIOL V23 Plant Biology 4
AG V54/ESRM V14 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
BIOL V10/ESRM V01 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3
REC V41 Introduction to the Backcountry 3
May select one (1) to three (3) units from the following courses
as part of the six to seven (6-7) units additionally required:
ANTH V90 Directed Studies in Anthropology 1-6
PHIL V90 Directed Studies in Philosophy 1-6
16 -17.5
Service Requirement:
A total of 16 hours of volunteer time is required. The hours can be
accrued through any service learning class activity and/or through
campus or community volunteering. A signature verifying completed
volunteer hours is required. For more information, contact Gigi
Fiumerodo at 654-6400 ext. 1274 or at mtfiumerodo@vcccd.edu
For course descriptions, see
Agriculture, American Ethnic Studies, Anthropology,
Art, Biology, Dance, Educational Assistance Center,
Environmental Science and Resource Management,
Health Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music,
Philosophy, Physical Education, Psychology,
and Recreation
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